The green "Hold" indication in the speedo (718)

[Tony B2]

It comes on when I switch on the ignition, goes away after starting, and I have never noticed it illuminating whilst driving.

It is not mentioned in the text of the manual, nor shown in the pictures of the instruments.

So what is it?

I am guessing something to do with the "gradient assistant" thing, but as I have never seen it come on, it is just a guess.

Who knows?

[Tony B2]

Redline88 said:

I think it’s for the auto-hold but mines never comes on either.

ETA - I think it only comes on with the PDK variants - https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices...

Edited by Redline88 on Sunday 12th May 21:54

Thanks for the link - I wish I had found this collection ages ago.

Yes - the manual v PDK differences are a bit vague in this video - and no mention of the 2 second hold before the function releases and the car rolls back!

I am surprised that the owner's manual (which does cover manual and PDK operations) makes no mention of the "Hold" light at all.

[Tony B2]

LiamH66 said:

Has worked on all my manual 718s, including current Cayman GTS 4.0. Yes, hill hold. If you've never seen it come on, maybe come up for a drive in Pennine Lancashire, or somewhere similarly hilly. Stops you from rolling back on steep hill starts when the handbrake isn't engaged.

I have definitely experienced it working, but never noticed the light come on in the speedo. Apart from at switch-on.

[Tony B2]

Wollemi said:

Press firmly on the foot brake and the car is held - as if you’ve put a handbrake on. This applies on both manual and PDK cars. Releases when you drive off. It’s very useful.

Although I have felt the hold function working on gradients, there has been no sign of the "Hold" indicator illuminating.

I will have to try pressing the pedal a bit harder, and report back!

Edited by Tony B2 on Tuesday 4th June 17:26